Reproduction: Bowl with Minerva and Owl
1914.11.0029
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction: Bowl with Minerva and Owl (1914.11.0029) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Late Republic/Early Empire |
| Date | 1st century |
| Culture | Roman |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 31.8 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 25.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 7.1 cm |
| Weight | 2,388 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Metallization, Inscribing, Electrotyping |
Research Remarks
| Description | The Hildesheim hoard was the largest collection of Roman silver ever found outside of the frontiers of the Roman Empire. Found in 1868 and has been explained as the plate belonging to some Roman commander that was lost on a campaign against German tribes. No precise date can be given to the Hildesheim Treasure though most of it that can be dated belongs to the early empire: 1st century CE. D.E. Strong, 1966, Greek and Roman Gold and Silver Plate. p.127 and 133. |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Mattusch, Carol et al. Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture Around the Bay of Naples. Washington: National Gallery of Art, 2008. P. 294-295. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
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| Reproduction | yes, Illustration: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Galvanoplastische Nachbildungen des Hildesheimer Silberfundes. No.1, p.11. |
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